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Kenya

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In brief

CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person: 0.4 (2024). World rank 36 of 203 (1 = best); in Africa, 24 of 53. Forest cover: 6.6% (2024). World rank 175 of 213; in Africa, 45 of 54. Renewable fresh water, m³ per person: 382 (2022). World rank 157 of 183; in Africa, 44 of 53. From 2015 to 2025: protected areas 10.3% → 11.8%. Worse than all its neighbours (Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda): water stress.

Air and emissions

Air pollution PM2.5, µg/m³
20.3 2023
CO₂ emissions, tonnes per person
0.4 2024
All greenhouse gases, tonnes CO₂e per person
1.8 2024

Nature and water

Forest cover
6.6% 2024
Protected areas
11.8% 2025
Renewable fresh water, m³ per person
382 2022
Water stress, share of fresh water withdrawn
33.2% 2022